Archive: September 2022

Jewish Stones: From the Holy to the Profane with Artist Gabriella Boros and Jonathan Homrighausen 

Posted on September 13, 2022

September 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – An in-depth look at the Handbound book of original woodblock prints called 18 Stones created by Gabriella Boros illustrating key passages about stones in Judaism.   The eighteen passages from Judaic sources reflect a spectrum of history and myth.  The intent is to symbolize the relevance of stones in our modern world as a living […]

Community Shabbat Service & Dinner with Rabbi Cheryl Peretz

Posted on September 16, 2022

September 16, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Rabbi Cheryl Peretz will be our guest rabbi throughout the chagim at Anshe Emet.  Join us for Shabbat services at 6:30PM followed by a special dinner welcoming her to our community. Rabbi Peretz is Associate Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Register here

Apple Orchard Dinner, Festival & Concert  

Posted on September 17, 2022

September 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Welcome to the Anshe Apple Orchard for families with seedlings 0-12. We will have an “appeeling” dairy dinner with “tree-mendously” fun activities.  Followed by our “core” event, a concert with Cantor Rachel Brook and Todd Kessler! $20 per family Register here Registration closes at 5PM Friday, September 16. Contact Amy Karp with any questions: akarp@ansheemet.org […]

Elul Bike Ride

Posted on September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am – Take a ride through the woods as we prepare our bodies and our spirits for Elul. We will stop along the way for Shofar blowing, and some readings for the season. We will meet in the parking lot of Anshe Emet. This ride is approximately 25 miles round-trip. Register here Contact Amy Karp with questions: akarp@ansheemet.org […]

HaZaK

Posted on September 19, 2022

September 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

AESweethearts!

Posted on September 19, 2022

September 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Enjoy Cocktails & Mocktails! Mixologist Cheryl Heisler will demonstrate how to make cocktails and mocktails for the Rosh Hashanah season. Drink themes will revolve around Rosh Hashanah customs and flavors; samples of each recipe will be available for sipping, together with snacks that pair well. Register here AES sweethearts is open to all couples, engaged, […]

Sisterhood’s Koval Distillery Tour

Posted on September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm – Please join our Anshe Emet Sisters in Toasting in the New Year of 5783! Join us at the Koval Distillery, located at 5152 N Ravenswood, Ave. Koval was the first distillery to open in Chicago since Prohibition and it is still in operation. It offers homemade, organic and kosher bottled whiskeys, liqueurs and spirits since the mid 1800’s. […]

HaZaK

Posted on September 26, 2022

September 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

Shofar Around Chicago

Posted on September 27, 2022

September 27, 2022 @ 4:30 pm – Anshe Emet is so grateful to the many volunteers who are fulfilling the mitzvah of lishmo’ah kol shofar—to hear the sounds of the shofar for our community. View our Shofar Around Chicago schedule below and join us at any one of these locations as we gather together to hear the sound of the shofar. Contact Amy […]

HaZaK

Posted on October 3, 2022

October 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.